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Can A Menopausal Woman Depend Of Qsymia For Weight Loss?

I am 50, going through menopause and ALWAYS struggled to lose weight. Been on weight watchers for 2 months and lost only 8 pounds.....and I've been faithful!! What is the success rate of Qsymia? How can I get a scrip? Will most docs know about it? Thank you
Wed, 26 Feb 2014
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hi,
Welcome to Health Care Magic, thanks for posting your query. I understand your concern.
Menopause is a stage in which the hormonal changes can cause various changes to your body. It is partly the cause for your weight gain , so do not be disheartened if you are not getting adequate results with weight reducing pills.

Two months is a pretty less time duration to show any results in your weight, if you need to see some changes it will take a minimum of 6 months .
Qysmia is a good drug , but all weight loss pills have a few side effects and since you are going through menopause the side effects can worsen a bit. During menopause you will be having hot flushes, tachycardia , and night sweats.. Taking of these anti-obesity drugs also have same side effects and therefore you may feel worse.
Getting a prescription is not difficult , consult a physician who will evaluate your weight, height and grade your obesity. Depending on that he will prescribe you a suitable dosage of your drug. And the doctors do know about the drug.

Taking the drug alone will not make much difference, you need to follow a balanced diet, regular moderate exercise to see effective results.
Avoid junk, oily food, drink atleast 4-5 litres of water per day.
hope this helps, and answers your query satisfactorily.
Take good care.
Good luck with your weight loss.
regards .
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Can A Menopausal Woman Depend Of Qsymia For Weight Loss?

hi, Welcome to Health Care Magic, thanks for posting your query. I understand your concern. Menopause is a stage in which the hormonal changes can cause various changes to your body. It is partly the cause for your weight gain , so do not be disheartened if you are not getting adequate results with weight reducing pills. Two months is a pretty less time duration to show any results in your weight, if you need to see some changes it will take a minimum of 6 months . Qysmia is a good drug , but all weight loss pills have a few side effects and since you are going through menopause the side effects can worsen a bit. During menopause you will be having hot flushes, tachycardia , and night sweats.. Taking of these anti-obesity drugs also have same side effects and therefore you may feel worse. Getting a prescription is not difficult , consult a physician who will evaluate your weight, height and grade your obesity. Depending on that he will prescribe you a suitable dosage of your drug. And the doctors do know about the drug. Taking the drug alone will not make much difference, you need to follow a balanced diet, regular moderate exercise to see effective results. Avoid junk, oily food, drink atleast 4-5 litres of water per day. hope this helps, and answers your query satisfactorily. Take good care. Good luck with your weight loss. regards .